Category Archives: Cycling
Mountain Biking in Florida?
By Pete Williams You might not think of Florida as a hotbed of mountain biking. But there are plenty of places to enjoy riding off-road, even if the terrain is fairly flat. We explore mountain biking in Florida in this … Continue reading
Filed under ABC 28 TV Fitness Tips, Cycling, Training
Cyclist Killed in DeLand Crash
By Pete Williams Very sad news today from Central Florida. The Orlando Sentinel reports that Brent McLarty, father of pro triathlete Sara McLarty, died while riding his bicycle near DeLand when he was struck by a car. McLarty, 62, was … Continue reading
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Chipotle Comes to Citrus Park
By Pete Williams Good to see Chipotle Mexican Grill open a new location in the Tampa Bay area today near the Citrus Park Mall by the on-ramp to the Veterans Expressway. Chipotle does an incredible job scouting locations. They like … Continue reading
Tour de Chipotle
By Pete Williams Even if you’re not a Wall Street analyst, it’s tough not to be bullish on Chipotle Mexican Grill, which has been among the market’s hottest stocks over the last two years. As someone who began eating at … Continue reading
Awesome Side Effects
By Pete Williams For the last four days I’ve been taking steroids and I feel incredible. Though I haven’t done any strength training for three weeks due to injury and vacation, I walked into the gym yesterday and had one … Continue reading
Escaping from Fort DeSoto
By Pete Williams ST. PETERSBURG – For all of the growth in triathlon over the last decade, there are a number of races that have been around for more than two decades – and not just a little October gathering … Continue reading
Muddy Buddy Season Preview
By Pete Williams Bob Babbitt wasn’t the first to come up with an adventure mud run, though his 12-year-old Muddy Buddy series is largely responsible for inspiring so many mud-themed races that they’re now considered a separate category in the … Continue reading
Filed under Cycling, Fitness Buff Show Radio, Races, Running
Race of the Week: Pasco Challenge
By Pete Williams Each week we’re going to feature a race coming up in Florida in the next two weeks. This week, it’s the 2011 Pasco Challenge, which will take place on Saturday, March 12 at Starkey Wilderness Park in … Continue reading
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More Dangers of Cycling
By Pete Williams In the ongoing battle between motorists and cyclists, this story from the Atlanta suburbs is especially discouraging. A 13-year-old cyclist gets run off the road. The situation escalates when he asks the driver, involved in sending a … Continue reading
